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AO02 XKJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,227 mi
Last recorded67,227 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,227 miles

Offside Front foglamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,819 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,991 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked and weak and slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked and weak and slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front foglamp insecure

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both have very small holes (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise near limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 May 2019 59,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch master cyclinder slightly leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,819 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,789 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn BADLY on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,706 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre perishing

slight mist of oil around n/s steering rack gaitor area

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,043 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

slight mist of oil around n/s steering rack gaitor area

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,357 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 24,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 171,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 14,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,167 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AO02 XKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO02 XKJ registered?

AO02 XKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AO02 XKJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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